UBC's Game-Changing Discovery: Can Plants Really Trap 99.9% of Microplastics?

Microplastic pollution might have met its match in plants.

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The 'bioCap' solution offers a sustainable approach to microplastic issues.

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Collaborative efforts between UBC and Sichuan University led to this discovery.

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Dr. Orlando Rojas emphasizes the urgency of addressing microplastic pollution.

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By 2025, over 10 billion tons of plastic waste could infiltrate our environment.

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The bioCap filter captures between 95.2% to 99.9% of plastic particles.

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Marina Mehling warns of the escalating microplastic threat in the next decade.

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Innovations like bioCap offer hope for a cleaner, sustainable future.

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